lobelia
Lobelia 'Ruby Slippers'
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Frequent
Hardiness Zone:
3 - 9
Flowers:
Ruby to dark red Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
red,purple,ruby
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Lobelia 'Ruby Slippers' should be watered regularly to ensure optimal growth. During its active growth period from spring to early autumn, the soil should be kept moist but not soggy. Water the plant when the top inch or 2 of soil feels dry. Water the root zone directly, so that moisture is drawn down rather than across the foliage. During its winter dormancy period, reduce watering schedules to once every 2 weeks.
sunlight
Lobelia 'Ruby Slippers' is an annual flower that thrives in full sun. It prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily, with no more than 8 hours for optimal blooming. Lobelia 'Ruby Slippers' should be planted in areas that receive morning sunlight, as this prevents the flowers from wilting and fading quickly in the afternoon sun. If rainfall isn't abundant in your area, then supplemental watering is recommended to help this plant thrive.
pruning
For Lobelia 'Ruby Slippers', pruning should be done in late summer or early autumn. Pruning should be kept light and should not remove more than 1/3 of the stem length. The goal of this pruning is to remove old or diseased foliage and stems, and to encourage growth of fresh young stems and flowers. Deadheading any faded blooms promotes additional blooming. For new plants, it is best to wait until the first year of growth to begin pruning.
